Short answer: HoneyBook and Dubsado both send contracts and invoices to clients from one place, with a client portal. HoneyBook plans start at $29/mo. Dubsado's Starter plan is $335/yr.
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About this comparison
HoneyBook sends proposals, contracts and invoices from one place, takes payments online and gives each client a portal to see their project.
Dubsado sends forms, contracts and invoices, gives each client a portal for their files, and runs set steps for each new client on its Premier plan ($525/yr on its pricing page).
Both are rated easy to set up in our listings. Freelancer who also tracks time? See HoneyBook alternatives, which adds Bonsai.
The tools
Proposals, contracts, invoices, and booking in one client portal.
ConsultingFrom $29/mo, billed yearlyEasy
Forms, contracts, invoices, and auto workflows for new clients.
ConsultingFrom $335/yrEasy
Compare them side by side
| Tool | What it does | Best for | Price (maker’s site) | Setup | Time saved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HoneyBook | Proposals, contracts, invoices, and booking in one client portal. | Consultants, coaches, and creatives chasing proposals, contracts, and payments. | From $29/mo | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Maker’s page for HoneyBook |
| Dubsado | Forms, contracts, invoices, and auto workflows for new clients. | Consultants and coaches who onboard each new client by hand. | From $335/yr (Starter) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Maker’s page for Dubsado |
Prices are what each maker’s own pricing page showed on Oct 25, 2026. “See site” means the page did not show a clear price. What it does, setup and hours come from our listing and its source. “Our estimate” is our guess from similar tools, not a measured number. The directory is free to search; the tools are paid products from each maker, and prices change often. None of these links pay us.
Who each one fits best
- HoneyBook: Consultants, coaches, and creatives chasing proposals, contracts, and payments.
- Dubsado: Consultants and coaches who onboard each new client by hand.
From each tool’s page on BusyWorkBots. We don’t pick a winner, and no maker paid to be here.
Questions people ask
Which costs less, HoneyBook or Dubsado?
HoneyBook's pricing page says plans start as low as $29/mo. Dubsado's shows Starter at $335/yr and Premier at $525/yr. We read both on Oct 25, 2026.
Can Dubsado run my new-client steps for me?
Yes, on its Premier plan, per our listing: it runs set steps for each new client.
Are HoneyBook and Dubsado free?
No. Both are paid apps. HoneyBook says it is free to try. The directory is free to search. The tools themselves are made and priced by each maker.
How does BusyWorkBots pick these?
Every listing links to a real source, a case study, a builder's post, or the maker's page. Numbers from the company selling the tool are labeled as a maker or vendor claim. We don't test every tool.
